Catalogs are crucial to all programs, for both employees and students. It is necessary to have program information easily accessible at all times to use in reference towards answering questions and directing actions.
Catalogs are crucial to students because they are a guide for the student to use as they navigate the waters of higher education. If students have questions about policies or program requirements the catalog clearly answers those questions. Our staff uses the catalog the same way...questions about policies and requirements can be found in our catalog. "When in doubt look it up in the catalog"
The catalog is valuable for the student because it is a great reference point. For the school it is like the "bible" in that all of the policies, procedures etc.
The importance of the catalog is the information inside of it, it will guide both the students and staff/faculty on all the school policies, graduation requirements and in addition to curriculum information. It is an extension of the enrollment agreement that contains all of the schools policies within. The catalog is the key to all the of the schools guidelines an procedures.
School catalogs are so valuable to students because it has the answers to almost every question in regards to requirements, costs, etc. Policies are written in catalogs, and they serve to guide both students and employees. The catalogs keep the school and the students compliant with these guidelines. If a student or employee questions something, for example a pre-req course, the catalog will detail this information.
The NC Catalog is often referred to as the admissions, financial aid, and programmatic Bible for all employees; especially those employees who may not work directly with students or for those who need a one-stop-shop for answers. Students and employees alike should take the catalog content very seriously as the catalog provides for recourse for broken promises by schools or for clarification to students who may have misunderstood something.
Catalogs provide crucial information on such things as program requirements and expected student responsibilities etc. The catalog serves as a guide and documented source when questions or concerns arise that can be used by the teaching institution and the student.
It contains information on admission & program requirements, important dates, tuition & fees, course listing, course descriptions, financial obligations, satisfactory academic progress, academic requirements, mission statement & college policies--all important information for students & staff to be successful.
The school catalog keeps everyone on target. Admissions, and students have no misunderstanding if the catalog rules are used correctly .
By publically disclosing all policies, requirements and procedures in a published catalog, both the student and the school employee have an official source for reference. The employee can refer to student to the catalog for validation any time a student questions a policy. The student has the written catalog to provide assurances of what to expect during their tenure at that school.
A school catalog is the best way to provide open transparency on both sides of the admissions desk.
Catalogs are valuable because they contain the school's policies and procedures. Both the student and employee are on the same page and have the exact same information.
The catalog is valuable to both parties because it can be used as a reference at any given time if they forget any information on the courses, attendance, policies and procedures, etc.
catalogs are invaluable and ofter looked at by student and instructors for guidelines. The catalog should be read by both the student and the instructor so both know what is expected by the students and they can be held to these standards
They are important for the student to be able to review everything they learned about the school form their interview.
Catalogs provide information about the college to prospective students. It makes rules and student expectations clear.
The college catalog is critical for students as well as college employees. It outlines all of the policies and procedures, and has clear cut admissions guidelines.
This sets the expectations that students are to follow. Staff must know what those expectations are to help guide students through their programs.
Christine,
Thanks, in that sense, the catalog is the resource that serves as a foundation to the school-student relationship, and one that a student can always rely on...
Jay Hollowell
The catalog is the guidebook to navigating a new world for our students. Even if a student hears an answer about a question having a valid and accurate source to refer back to in empowering. The rules should not be a surprise the way to earn academic honors should be clear so they believe it is attainable.
The student is able to receive the information that they need to make an informed decision about attending schools. The school employee can show this to the student and also refer back to it if they have any questions.
